About the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities
Who We Are
The Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities (CDC) is a private
not-for-profit state-wide cross-disability organization formed in
Mississippi in 1989 made up of Mississippians with disabilities
(children, youth, and adults) and their families regardless of age,
race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, economic
status or religion, organizations that represent or advocate for people
with disabilities, professionals who work in disability-related fields,
and other interested citizens.
Our Mission
It is the mission of the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities CCD)
to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life for children,
adolescents and adults with disabilities and their families and empower
these individuals to reach for their full potential in every aspect of
life and to be a voice for families, advocates, consumers and
professional representing the interests and needs of people with
disabilities.
Our Vision
The Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) is guided by the vision that one day, all people will live, work, learn and play in a community based on abilities not disabilities.